Senior Business Controller – Forecasting & Performance Insights

Bolton Group; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Travel-friendly schedule

Job summary

Bolton Group is seeking a Senior Business Controller to join the Finance team in the Food Business Unit, based in Milan, Italy. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to enable strategic decision-making across the business unit.

You will report to the Finance Senior Manager and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The role requires 4–5 years in Controlling, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel weekly across Italy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in Controlling or similar finance roles.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Italy.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Budget and Forecast processes for your perimeter.
• Perform monthly closing activities and ensure accurate reporting of financial results.
• Analyze business performance versus budget and prior year, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare clear and insightful financial reporting to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Trade) to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of controlling tools, processes, and reporting systems.

Skills

Excel

ERP (SAP)

Education

Master’s Degree in Economics/Finance

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Bolton Group is seeking a Senior Business Controller to join the Finance team in the Food Business Unit, based in Milan, Italy. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to enable strategic decision-making across the business unit.

You will report to the Finance Senior Manager and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The role requires 4–5 years in Controlling, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel weekly across Italy.